Aeronautical / Aerospace Engineering is one of the most challenging fields of engineering with a wide scope for growth. The specialisations including areas like  structural design, navigational guidance and control systems may also include instrumentation and designing of military aircrafts, passenger planes, helicopters, satellites, rockets  and even missiles. A career in aaviation sector can lead you to a position, where "Sky is not the limit'.  Read further to explore more on courses and career opportunities which you can bag after doing a course in Aircraft, Aerospace or Aeronautical Engineering.

Aviation jobs fall in two categories: Ground personnel and Flight personnel. While ground personnel are associated with the construction and handling of the equipment, flight personnel are related to the operation of the aircraft.

Aeronautical Engineering (Ground Personnel) Aeronautical engineering is one of the most popular courses offered in Aviation Sector. Aeronautical engineers are in huge demand in space agencies and defense sector. An Aeronautical engineer can be part of the research & development (R&D) of the sector.

COURSES IN AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING AND ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA.

Bachelor of Aeronautical Engineering (B.E): This is a 4-year course offered through the prestigious engineering colleges in India. In order to pursue a B.E course in Aeronautical Engineering, the student has to pass out the higher secondary with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as their elective subjects. The admission to engineering colleges is conducted through entrance tests.

Master of Aeronautical Engineering: Candidates with B.E in Aeronautical Engineering can opt for Post-Graduate courses.

Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering: Some of the polytechnic institutes offer three year Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering. Diploma holders can either join the engineering colleges for advanced level training or pursue a career in Aeronautical Engineering.

The following courses are also offered for freshers or candidates who have either completed B.E or Diploma in any of the Aviation courses.

•Aircraft Maintenance and Repair

•Airport Operations

•Ground Operations

 
SCOPE OF AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING

A degree/diploma in Aeronautical Engineering will fetch you the best job opportunities in India. Aeronautical Engineers are mostly employed in space research organizations like ISRO or the Defense Ministry. They can also look for opportunities in Civil Aviation Department, Defense Research and Development Laboratories (DRDO), National Aeronautical Laboratory or companies like Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).

Aeronautical Engineers work with one of the most technologically advanced branches of engineering and are in huge demand in India as well as abroad. Countries like the U.S.A, U.K., France, and Germany which invest hugely in Aviation sector lure talented Aeronautical Engineers to them by offering excellent pay packages. It is worth noting that NASA, the reputed space agency in the world, has a good number of Aeronautical Engineers from India. In the field of aeronautical Engineering the main thrust is on design and development of aircrafts to space and satellite research. Including some very popular careers like Pilot, Air hostess and air stewards there are many jobs available with the national, international, public and private Airline Services as well as aircraft-manufacturing units.

These courses are offered to candidates who possess the skills required to handle the tasks involved in these jobs. Eligibility criteria to these courses may vary from one institute to the other.